32 Questions
What do living organisms rely on to live and reproduce?
Their environment
What has had a greater impact on human health than medical technology?
Advances in agriculture, sanitation, water treatment, and hygiene
What is a potential consequence of climate change on human health?
Deterioration of farming systems and reduction of nutrients in food
Which group is more exposed to hazardous environmental conditions?
Lower socioeconomic individuals
What is important to consider when drafting and implementing environmental health regulations?
Vulnerable subpopulations
What is a key issue related to global warming?
Balancing benefits and risks
What is essential for communities to make regarding housing, workplaces, and worker safety?
Prudent decisions
What involves human subjects in environmental health research?
Research involving human subjects
What is the name of the initiative that addresses the relationship between biological diversity and global health?
COHAB Initiative
What is the consequence of biodiversity loss, according to the Rainforest Conservation Fund?
Disruption of ecosystem services
Which organization published the 'Living Planet report' in 2006?
WWF
What is the main focus of the Convention on Biological Diversity?
Biodiversity Conservation
What is the title of the World Health Organization's report published in 2007?
Safer Future: Global and Public Health Security in the 21st Century
According to the WWF, what is the impact of biodiversity loss on human well-being?
Negative impact on human health and well-being
What is the purpose of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity?
To conserve and use biodiversity sustainably
What is the value of biodiversity, according to the Rainforest Conservation Fund?
Ecological, economic, and social value
What is a major contributing factor to habitat loss and destruction?
The inhabitation of land for economic gain
What happens when there are alterations in ecosystem composition?
The ecosystem starts to change suddenly
What is the result of over-exploitation of species?
The species declines quickly
What is the main objective of the group activity in the 'Motivation – Spot the Difference' exercise?
To examine the pictures and encircle the differences
How do biological systems respond to changes in their environment?
They respond slowly to changes
What is the projected decline in vertebrates by 2020 due to human causes?
67% decline
What is the consequence of biodiversity loss on human livelihoods?
It can affect livelihoods, income, and even cause political conflict
What is the relationship between nutrition and biodiversity?
Biodiversity is a major factor in sustainable food production
What is biodiversity, according to the text?
The vast array of life forms on Earth
What is the primary function of intact ecosystems?
To capture, transfer, utilize, and lose energy and nutrients
What is a consequence of neglecting ecosystem preservation?
Risk to human health and well-being
What is one of the daily necessities dependent on biodiversity?
Clean water
What is the result of global climate change on biodiversity?
It causes biodiversity loss
What is the significance of studying the interplay between living and non-living factors in ecosystems?
To identify the relationships within ecosystems
What is the objective of the lesson, 'Biodiversity and the Healthy Society'?
To discuss the interrelatedness of biodiversity and the healthy society
What is the impact of changes in biodiversity on wildlife, marine life, and humans?
Erratic effects
Study Notes
Online Class Rules
- Check surroundings and choose a study space
- Use the "raise hand" button to answer questions
- Turn on mic when speaking and turn off when others are speaking
- Respect and encourage each other
- Be honest
Motivation - Spot the Difference
- Engage with groupmates in group chats
- Examine pictures and identify 3 differences
- First group to finish searching will shout "Paro-paro g"
- One representative will share the differences found
Biodiversity and the Healthy Society
- Biodiversity decline is significant globally, with a 60% decrease in vertebrates since the 1970s
- Projected to decline by 67% by 2020 due to human causes
- Biodiversity refers to the vast array of life forms on Earth, including organisms and their relationships within ecosystems
- Human dependence on biodiversity is evident in daily necessities like clean water, food, and transportation fuel
Threats to Biodiversity
- Habitat loss and destruction
- Alterations in ecosystem composition
- Over-exploitation
- Pollution and contamination
- Global climate change
Consequences of Biodiversity Loss
- Intact ecosystems function best when organisms are specialized to function in that ecosystem
- Loss of biodiversity has many consequences, both understood and unknown
- Changes in the ecosystem affect livelihood, income, and may cause political conflict
Nutritional Impact of Biodiversity
- Biodiversity is a major factor in sustainable food production for human beings
- Nutrition and biodiversity are linked at many levels, including the ecosystem and food production as an ecosystem service
Health, Biology, and Biodiversity
- All living organisms are dependent on their environment to live and reproduce
- Basic needs of living organisms, such as air, water, food, and habitat, are provided by the environment
- Advances in agriculture, sanitation, water treatment, and hygiene have had a greater impact on human health than medical technology
Environment-Related Illnesses
- Adverse environmental effects, such as food production and healthcare facilities, can have a serious impact on human health
- Climate change could deteriorate farming systems and reduce nutrients in some foods
- Lower socioeconomic individuals are more exposed to hazardous environmental conditions
- Communities should make prudent decisions about housing, workplaces, and worker safety to reduce societal damage
Learn about the rules of online classes and practice your observation skills by spotting the differences between two images. Identify 3 differences between the two pictures and engage with your groupmates.
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